Dr. Annick Desmecht

Dr. Annick Desmecht is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in strategy, operational advisory, and turnaround management across various industries, particularly in retail and luxury. Currently serving as a Senior Operational Advisor at Platinum Equity since April 2023, Desmecht also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Brands, Clicks & Mortar, where focus areas include growth and value advisory for BtoC and BtoBtoC companies. An Affiliate Faculty member at London Business School, Desmecht teaches advanced courses on corporate turnarounds and value creation strategies. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director at Georg Jensen, Senior Operational Advisor at INVESTCORP, and Vice President at A.T. Kearney. Desmecht's earlier significant roles involved leading turnaround strategies at WWRD Holdings and Samsonite Corporation, as well as strategic development at Harrods Group and Nokia. Dr. Desmecht holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a PhD from IE Business School, and degrees in commercial engineering and international tax law.